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Field Notes

Field notes track the story of MPG North through photographs and brief interpretation. Field notes update MPG staff and the public about on-going restoration and outreach efforts. Each note also highlights the plants and wildlife – from microscopic species to megafauna - that occur at the property. The collection of field notes since 2007 documents the changing landscape and seasons at MPG North and the surrounding region in the Swan Valley.

Latest Field Notes

With the excavation completed at Entrance Marsh and Home Pond, the field crew spent the last two weeks of field season preparing disturbed areas for restoration. We did some planting and seeding just before a heavy snowfall.

About MPG North

Established in 2005, the property boundary at MPG North encloses 200 undeveloped acres in Western Montana’s Swan Valley. Researchers and field staff manage the property to improve habitat quality for wildlife, discover new ways to restore damaged landscapes and study forest ecology. We also create opportunities to share what we've learned with local conservation organizations, students of all ages, management agencies and volunteers. Through these education and outreach efforts, we seek to inspire others to work together and protect undeveloped landscapes.